Miami Heat legend Tim Hardaway Sr. believes the Boston Celtics perform at a higher level in the absence of Kristaps Porzingis
The Boston Celtics are two wins away from their first NBA championship since 2008, but Miami Heat legend Tim Hardaway remains unconvinced of one star's impact.
Hardaway recently shared on an episode of The Carton Show his belief that the Celtics perform at a higher level without center Kristaps Porzingis in the lineup. The point was brought up that the Celtics had a 30-5 record in his absence, but 13 of the 21 regular-season wins came against non-playoff teams.
"A lot of people disagree with me, but I think the Boston Celtics play better without Porzingis in the lineup," Hardaway said. "I think the ball moves better; I think they get up and down quicker; I think they rebound the ball better on the offensive end; I just think they are a better offensive team and a defensive team when he's not on the court."Porzingis missed the Eastern Conference Semifinals and Finals due to a calf injury, where the Celtics lost a single game.
Anthony Pasciolla is a sports writer who has contributed to FanNation's Inside the Heat since June 2023. He also works as a contributing writer for Basketball News. He has experience in photography, content creation, and graphic design.
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